§ 3501.603-1 - General.

Heads of Contracting Activities may appoint as contracting officers one or more capable and qualified individuals of their respective staffs. These appointments may be made by memoranda delegating contracting authority, including any limitations to such authority, to positions or to named individuals. Appointments shall be evidenced by a “Certificate of Appointment”, as required by FAR 1.603-3. If contracting authority is delegated to a position by memorandum, the “Certificate of Appointment” shall state the name of the individual assigned to the position.